Dundee Stars
Ice hockey club in Dundee, Scotland
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The Dundee Stars[a] are a professional ice hockey team based in Dundee, Scotland. Founded in 2001, the team plays its home games at the Dundee Ice Arena.
(capacity: 2,700)
| Dundee Stars | |
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| City | Dundee, Scotland |
| League | Elite Ice Hockey League |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Home arena | Dundee Ice Arena (capacity: 2,700) |
| Colours | Navy blue, red, white |
| Owner | Michael O'Rourke[1] |
| General manager | Mike Ward |
| Head coach | Scott Dutertre |
| Captain | Travis Ewanyk |
| Affiliates | Dundee Rockets, SNL |
| Website | dundeestars.com |
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| Franchise history | |
| 2001–2008 | Dundee 'Texol' Stars |
| 2008–2017 | Dundee 'CCS' Stars |
| 2018–2022 | 'Kitmart' Dundee Stars |
| 2022–2025 | 'Trade-Mart' Dundee Stars |
| 2025– | 'MKM' Dundee Stars |
| Championships | |
| Regular season titles | 2001–02 |
| Conference titles | 2013–14 |
| Playoff championships | 2001–02, 2004–05 |
 Current season | |
The Stars currently compete in the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL), the top tier of ice hockey in the United Kingdom. Before joining the EIHL, the franchise competed in several other competitions, including the British National League (BNL), the Scottish National League (SNL), and the Northern League. They are one of three Scottish clubs in the Elite League, alongside the Glasgow Clan and the Fife Flyers.
BNL years
Founded in 2001, the Dundee Stars won the Findus British National League (FBNL) and the Playoffs in their first season (2001–02) and then ranked 2nd in the FBNL 9n (2002–03), topped their playoff group and reached the semi-finals of the challenge cup the following season.[3] Stars' third season was a disappointment compared to the previous two, with a low league position and a place in the final of the Capital Cup.
Season 2004–05 started off disappointing for all three Scottish teams in the BNL. The National Cup, the Keyline Cup and the Challenge Cup were no better. However, the Stars turned their season around after making a few changes to the roster and won the Playoffs and also fared well in the Caledonia Cup.[4]
Post BNL years: SNL
In 2005 Edinburgh Capitals and Newcastle Vipers decided to resign from the BNL in order to join the premier Elite League. As this would leave the BNL with only five teams; and thus with little option but to fold, the Capitals and Vipers temporarily withdrew their applications so as to allow the remaining BNL teams to apply for EIHL status. However, terms could not be agreed between the EIHL and the remaining five BNL teams; leading the Capitals and Vipers to resubmit their original applications and join the EIHL; which ultimately resulted in the closure of the BNL.[5] This led the Stars, along with fellow former BNL team Fife Flyers, to move to the Scottish National League. The Stars refusal of the EIHL's terms was due to their local rival, Fife Flyers, being unable to join the EIHL due to their arena not meeting the EIHL's standards. It was decided that Stars' would not join the EIHL at that time unless the Flyers were allowed to join with them. In joining the SNL the Stars had to release all of their imported players in order to meet SNL rules.
During the first season, Fife won the SNL with Stars three points behind in 2nd.[6] Flyers also won the Autumn Cup, the Northern League and the SNL Playoffs. Season 2006–07 introduced the NHL style Zero Tolerance rules and the one import rule with the intent of making the SNL a more skillful league. The Stars have relied heavily on their junior development with many under-19s and some under-16s "playing up" as well as managing to secure the services of two of the "old" favourites, Jeff Marshall (Canada) and Patric Lochi (Italy).
EIHL years
In late April 2010, the Dundee Stars confirmed that they had been accepted into the EIHL,[7] as the league's 2nd expansion team for the 2010–11 season.
In February 2026, the Ward family - who established the club in 2001 and had run it for 25 years - announced they were selling the club to Glasgow Clan owner Michael O'Rourke and partners. The sale will be officially confirmed at the end of the 2025–26 season, with the Ward family remaining involved behind the scenes.[8]
On 6 May 2026, the Dundee Stars rebranded their primary logo and also introduced a secondary wordmark. [9]
Elite Ice Hockey League record
| Season | League | Conference | Playoff | Challenge Cup | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–11 | EIHL | 8th | QF | Group | ||
| 2011–12 | EIHL | 8th | QF | Group | ||
| 2012–13 | EIHL | 9th | Gardiner | 3rd | DNQ | QF |
| 2013–14 | EIHL | 3rd | Gardiner | 1st | QF | QF |
| 2014–15 | EIHL | 10th | Gardiner | 5th | DNQ | QF |
| 2015–16 | EIHL | 7th | Gardiner | 3rd | QF | QF |
| 2016–17 | EIHL | 7th | Gardiner | 2nd | SF | QF |
| 2017–18 | EIHL | 10th | Gardiner | 3rd | DNQ | QF |
| 2018–19 | EIHL | 10th | Gardiner | 2nd | DNQ | QF |
| 2019–20† | EIHL | 9th | Cancelled | QF | ||
| 2020–21†† | EIHL | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | |
| 2021–22 | EIHL | 7th | SF | QF | ||
| 2022–23 | EIHL | 10th | DNQ | QF | ||
| 2023–24 | EIHL | 7th | QF | Group | ||
| 2024–25 | EIHL | 8th | QF | Group | ||
| 2025–26 | EIHL | 9th | DNQ | Group | ||
† Note: The 2019–20 Elite League season was cancelled completely in March 2020, owing to the coronavirus pandemic. The season finished without a league or play-off winner and Dundee's stat line above reflects the Stars' position at the time of the cancellation.[10]
†† Note: The 2020–21 Elite League season - originally scheduled for a revised start date of 5 December - was suspended on 15 September 2020, because of ongoing coronavirus pandemic restrictions. The EIHL board determined that the season was non-viable without supporters being permitted to attend matches and unanimously agreed to a suspension.[11] The season was cancelled completely in February 2021.[12]
Head coach history
| Name | Nationality | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Tony Hand |  |
2001–2003 |
| Roger Hunt |  |
2003–2009 |
| Iain Robertson | |
2009–2010 |
| Dan Ceman | |
2010–2011 |
| Brent Hughes |  |
2011–2012 |
| Jeff Hutchins | |
2012–2015 |
| Marc LeFebvre | |
2015–2017 |
| Omar Pacha | |
2017–2022 |
| Jeff Mason |  |
2022–2023 |
| Marc LeFebvre | |
2023–2026 |
| Scott Dutertre | |
2026–Present |
Current squad
Squad for 2025–26 Elite League season[13]
- * Denotes two-way deal with Dundee Rockets of the SNL
- ** Denotes two-way deal with Aberdeen Lynx of the SNL
| No. | Player | Catches | Acquired | Place of Birth | Joined from | Press Release | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Vladislav Pestov | L | 2026 | Kazakhstan | Torpedo Ust-Kamenogorsk, Pro Hokei Ligasy | |
| 31 | |
Carl Stankowski | L | 2026 | Calgary, Canada | Calgary Dinos, U Sports | |
| 35 |  |
Emil Kruse | L | 2025 | Karlstad, Sweden | IK Oskarshamn, HockeyAllsvenskan | |
| 72 |  |
Dominick Jaglar | L | 2024 | Dundee, Scotland | Aberdeen Lynx, SNL | |
| No. | Player | Shoots | Acquired | Place of Birth | Joined from | Press Release | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | |
Zack Hoffman | R | 2026 | Toronto, Canada | GKS Katowice, Polska Hokej Liga | |
| 4 | |
Sean Strange | L | 2026 | Saanich, Canada | Rapid City Rush, ECHL | |
| 8 | |
Duggie Lagrone A | R | 2026 | Plano, United States | Tulsa Oilers, ECHL | |
| 11 | |
Kris Inglis A | L | 2016 | Dundee, Scotland | Home Grown | |
| 20 | |
Evan Brand | L | 2026 | Toronto, Canada | Toronto Metro Univ, U Sports | |
| 24 | |
Craig Moore A | R | 2023 | Kirkcaldy, Scotland | Nottingham Panthers, EIHL | |
| 44 | |
Griffin Luce | L | 2025 | Williamsville, United States | Worcester Railers, ECHL | |
| 54 | |
Powell Connor | R | 2026 | Chilliwack, Canada | Kalamazoo Wings, ECHL | |
| No. | Player | Position | Acquired | Place of Birth | Joined from | Press Release | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | |
Matt DeBoer | W | 2026 | Madison, United States | Holy Cross Crusaders, NCAA | |
| 12 | |
Jonathan McBean | C | 2022 | Dundee, Scotland | Dundee Comets, SNL | |
| 16 | |
Ben Almquist | F | 2025 | Victoria, United States | Cardiff Devils, EIHL | |
| 17 | |
Rio Page* | F | 2025 | Scotland | Dundee Rockets, SNL | |
| 17 | |
Brodi Stuart | C/LW | 2026 | Langley, Canada | DVTK Jegesmedvék, Erste Liga | |
| 18 | |
Keaton Jameson | F | 2026 | Brandon, Canada | Fife Flyers, EIHL | |
| 19 | |
Josh Nelson | C/LW | 2026 | Lockport, United States | Tulsa Oilers, ECHL | |
| 21 | |
Sebastian Bengtsson A | LW/RW | 2026 | Stockholm, Sweden | EC Bad Nauheim, DEL2 | |
| 22 | |
Brad Schoonbaert | F | 2025 | Brandon, Canada | Cardiff Devils, EIHL | |
| 22 |  |
Travis Ewanyk C | C | 2026 | St. Albert, Canada | EHC Freiburg, DEL2 | |
| 23 | |
Gary Haden A | C | 2026 | Airdrie, Canada | Manchester Storm, EIHL | |
| 28 | |
Matt Boudens A | C | 2025 | Pembroke, Canada | Fort Wayne Komets, ECHL | |
| 48 | |
Johnny Curran | RW/C | 2026 | Niagara Falls, Canada | Nottingham Panthers, EIHL | |
| 57 | |
Jaydn Baxter** | F | 2025 | Dundee, Scotland | Aberdeen Lynx, SNL | |
| 73 |  |
Rasmus Nousiainen | F | 2026 | Turku, Finland | HC Merano, AlpsHL | |
| 77 | |
Maxim Eliseev | RW | 2026 | Helsinki, Finland | EC Red Bull Salzburg Juniors, AlpsHL | |
| 82 | |
Tyson Laventure | RW | 2026 | Lloydminster, Canada | Alberta Golden Bears, U Sports | |
| 93 | |
Ben Brown | F/D | 2026 | Dundee, Scotland | Fife Flyers, EIHL | |
| 95 | |
Hampus Olsson | LW/RW | 2025 | Angelholm, Sweden | Esbjerg Energy, Metal Ligaen | |
| No. | Name | Position | Place of Birth | Joined from | Press Release | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | |
Scott Dutertre | Head coach / Director of Hockey Operations | Canada | Tulsa Oilers, ECHL | |
| N/A | |
Brad Herauf | Assistant Coach | Regina, Canada | Regina Pats, WHL | |
| N/A | |
Mike Ward | Head of Operations | Dundee, Scotland | Appointed in 2001 | |
| N/A | |
Kevin Ward | Equipment manager | Dundee, Scotland | Appointed in 2010 | |
| N/A | |
Chris Ward | Assistant equipment manager | Dundee, Scotland | Appointed in 2015 |
| No. | Player | Position | Acquired | Leaving For | Press Release | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | |
Drydn Dow C | D | 2021 | Manchester Storm, EIHL | |
| 8 | |
Spencer Naas A | LW/C | 2024 | Nottingham Panthers, EIHL | |
| 10 | |
Kameron Kielly | RW/C | 2024 | KSW IceFighters Leipzig, Oberliga | |
| 15 | |
Craig Garrigan | LW | 2021 | Dundee Rockets, SNL | |
| 20 | |
Keanu Yamamoto | RW | 2024 | Diables Rouges de Briançon, Ligue Magnus | |
| 26 | |
Justin Bean | D | 2025 | South Carolina Stingrays, ECHL | |
| 27 | |
Jackson Desouza | D | 2025 | Indy Fuel, ECHL | |
| 33 | |
Jarrett Fiske | G | 2024 | Wipptal Broncos, AlpsHL | |
| 43 | |
Otto Nieminen | LW/RW | 2025 | Unia Oswiecim, Polska Hokej Liga | |
| 71 |  |
Morten Jurgens | C/RW | 2025 | HC Tigers, Oberliga |
Honours
- Autumn Cup: 2009
Individual
- EIHL All-Stars
- 2012–13: Nicola Riopel, Sami Ryhänen
- 2013–14: Rory Rawlyk, Nico Sacchetti
- 2016–17: Felix-Antoine Poulin
- 2019–20: Drydn Dow
- 2021–22: Charlie Combs
- 2023–24: Drydn Dow, Ryan Valentini, Spencer Naas